A blooming good way to raise cash for Compton Care - WATCH

More than 1,000 metal buds are being planted within the grounds of Compton Care to raise cash for the Wolverhampton charity.

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It comes as part of its Petals of Purple appeal, which will see the sunflower sculptures takeover the hospice throughout the month.

Patients at Compton Care's inpatient unit and those visiting the Day Therapies Centre will be able to admire the flowers until June 28.

Compton Care patient Jackie Kennedy, who has been attending the Day Therapies Centre since last January, said: "Last summer, one of the highlights of my weekly visit to the day centre was to see hundreds of sparkling sunflowers spread across the lawns as I arrived.

"They were so beautiful to see and were a real talking point. They brought such warmth and joy to my visits.

“I hope lots of people will support this appeal and purchase a sunflower and when planting your sunflower maybe you’ll think of someone who was special to you or perhaps you’ll think of me – knowing that because of your donation you’re helping people like me to live the best life possible thanks to the support of Compton Care."

It is the third year the charity has hosted its flower appeal, with more than £70,000 raised to support people with complex and incurable diseases.

As part of this year's appeal, supporters are being invited to sponsor or purchase a sunflower - made of wrought iron, just under 1 metre tall and with seeds made from cracked glass.

Some of the sunflowers will also be planted in the grounds of Lloyds Banking Group at Wobaston Road's Pendeford Business Park for staff to enjoy in return for supporting Compton for the past 23 years.

The sunflower figures are exclusive to Compton Care, formerly known as Compton Hospice, and are not available to buy in stores or garden centres.

Minimum donations of £5 are being requested from sponsors, or £20 to purchase.

• For more information call 0300 323 0250.